Junk total and permanent disability insurance in super still a problem, says ASIC
The ‘assisted daily living’ test means casual workers may be paying for worthless TPD cover.
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Junk insurance in super: ‘I got nothing’ says Wayne
Stroke survivor Wayne won’t work again, but his total and permanent disability (TPD) cover was worthless.
What happens if your Equifax credit report falls into the wrong hands?
One tech-savvy CHOICE member says the credit reporting bureau’s approach to security is inadequate.
The future of funerals: natural burial, home vigils, DIY coffins and more
In the final of our 4-part series on the funeral industry, we look at the trends disrupting the status quo.
4 strategies for ethical super investing
In part two of our series on ethical super, we look at the different ways an ethical super fund may find its investments.
Funeral giant invoices for late payment fees – before you’re late
A $352 ‘administration fee’ is a troubling inclusion on InvoCare invoices.
Have the recent retirement village reforms gone far enough? NSW waits and watches
One critical NSW reform hangs in the balance. Will the industry get what it wants, or will residents win the day?
Group life insurers are pushing claimants to the brink
The agony of waiting: Many Australians are still stuck in insurance processing hell.
Personal alarms that leave your data exposed
CHOICE testing reveals widespread information insecurity.
What is ethical superannuation?
In part one of our series on ethical super, we take a deep dive into this fast-growing sector.